Jesse Owens Memorial Stadium

Jesse Owens Memorial Stadium
Location	2450 Fred Taylor Drive Columbus, OH 43210
Broke ground	October 13, 1998
Opened	August 4, 2001
Closed	Open
Owner	Ohio State University
Operator	The Ohio State University Department of Athletics
Surface	Natural Grass
Construction cost	USD $6.5 Million
Architect	Moody•Nolan, Inc.
Capacity	10,000[1]
Tenants
Ohio State Buckeyes (NCAA) (2001-Present)

Jesse Owens Memorial Stadium is a 10,000-capacity stadium located in Columbus, Ohio, United States. The stadium is home to the Ohio State Buckeyes men's and women's lacrosse teams as well as the soccer and track and field teams. The stadium opened for soccer in the fall of 2001. It also hosts the OHSAA boys and girls track and field State Tournament. It is named after former OSU athlete, Jesse Owens.

Dimensions

Soccer

• 76 × 118 yd (69 × 108 m)

Men's Lacrosse

• 60 × 110 yd (55 × 100 m)

Women's Lacrosse

• 70 × 120 yd (64 × 110 m)

Track & Field

• Nine (9) lanes - 48 in (120 cm) wide

Coordinates: 40°00′44″N 83°01′39″W / 40.012358°N 83.027634°W / 40.012358; -83.027634

References

1. ^ "OhioStateBuckeyes.com - The Official Athletic site of The Ohio State University - Facilities". http://www.ohiostatebuckeyes.com/facilities/jesse-owens-stadium.html. Retrieved 2011-08-18.